Lessons Learned from Behind the Badge: How the Challenges and Triumphs of First Responders Can Inspi

You've served, protected, sacrificed, or quietly carried burdens few understand. But now the noise has faded-and you're left asking: Who am I when the mission changes?

Behind the Badge: Reclaiming Identity After the Shift is a transformative guide for veterans, first responders, and everyday heroes ready to rediscover their voice, redefine their mission, and rebuild their lives-with purpose.

Drawing powerful inspiration from the teachings of Johnny Joey Jones, this book invites you to step beyond the job title and into a more grounded, authentic version of yourself. You'll meet real people-ordinary men and women-who faced invisible battles, loss, and transition, yet chose service over silence and grace over guilt.

This is not a memoir. It's a mirror.

Inside you'll find:
Practical identitymapping and roleaudit tools
Lessons on posttraumatic growth and "bouncing forward"
Resilience rituals rooted in everyday habits
Forgiveness exercises that guide you toward peace
Templates to rewrite your mission-and design a legacy worth living

If you've ever felt lost after the badge, or unsure of your next chapter, this book will meet you where you are-and challenge you to rise.

You don't need a title to lead. You don't need a medal to matter. You just need the courage to begin again.

Buy your copy today and take the first step toward becoming the hero of your story-on your terms.